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Crooked City: Dixon, IL

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Rita Crundwell
Mafia
Fraud
Clifton Gunderson
Anthony Raimondi
Tex and Diane Mciver
Kenny "the Kid" Tekiela
Dixon, Illinois
Jim Burke
Denise Fallasca
True Crime
Ron Blaine
Devin Bruce
Embezzlement
Vatican Bank
Pope John Paul I
Chicago Outfit
FBI
Brooklyn
Stock Fraud

This is a story about a woman who came to be known as The Horse Queen. She owned hundreds of champion quarter horses on her ranch outside the small city of Dixon, Illinois. And she was also Dixon’s treasurer/comptroller. Yet no one ever thought to ask how she could afford all of those horses on the salary of a civil servant… until the FBI raided City Hall in 2012 and Rita was arrested. For twenty ... more

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Love the Crooked series

    Absolutely Binge

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Booker WEB
    United States6 days ago
  • Narrator…

    I loved the first two seasons and was excited to start the third. The narrator is just plain off putting. I wish you would re record the season with the original host. I made it about fifteen minutes into the first episode and had to turn it off. I wanted to love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    halfboxw
    United States2 months ago
  • Hmm

    Intro too long. content good, narrator, not so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NikkiPonce
    United States6 months ago
  • You got this girl!

    There’s something about the end of narrator's sentences that is…. Mmm… I'm trying to describe it -almost like a dripping faucet in another room —so subtle yet but once you notice it, you can’t UNNOTICE it. It seems fine during natural conversations and interviews, but it becomes obvious when, I'm assuming, they are reading a script. I know this sounds silly but It’s hard to focus on the content when distracted by such a trivial detail that is so repetitive. I hate saying that, she doing excelle... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    gpeachesharter
    United States7 months ago
  • Great listen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Really interesting podcast. I enjoyed every episode.

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    Jcicala
    United Statesa year ago

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Listener reviews indicate a mix of opinions; while the story itself is praised for its engaging and well-researched content, critiques frequently mention issues with narration quality, particularly around the narrator's voice and delivery.
Listeners express a strong connection to the true crime elements and community impacts, often resonating with the show's emotional and social narratives.
Many appreciate the deep dive into the crime and personal stories, valuing the historical context and investigations conducted, though some found it difficult to focus due to presentation styles.

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What is Crooked City: Dixon, IL about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the intricate web of crime and deception, a notable narrative unfolds around a small town treasurer who concurrently built an empire breeding champion quarter horses while embezzling vast amounts of money from the local government. The story centers on Rita Crundwell, whose dual life led to one of the largest municipal thefts in U.S. history, culminating in her arrest in 2012. Each episode delves into the events leading up to her legal troubles, incorporating unique interviews, community reactions, and a rich exploration of the equine world that Rita dominated. With well-researched storytelling and engaging production, a broad array of themes from historical context to contemporary societal implications are unveiled, drawing liste... more

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